🎸 We’re back for another year—let the battle start! 🎸

Carteret Battle of the Bands Line Up is Here!
- Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Carteret, New Jersey
Prizes:
- First Place: $1,500
- Second Place: $1,000
Equipment Information:
- Bands must bring their own instruments and equipment.
- A basic drum kit, mic stands, and audio technicians will be provided.
Voting:
Be part of the action with live in-person voting, where your voice will help decide the champion!
Mark your calendar and join us for a night of diverse, pulsating music, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Prepare your best performance and compete for the top prize in this exciting musical showdown!
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Previous Years’ Winners!

The winner of the annual Carteret Battle of the Bands is The Nitro Blues Band, a young four-piece steeped in the roots of rock that also influenced The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Cream, and Led Zeppelin.
The band’s prize was $1,500, which they plan to invest into their soon-to-be-announced debut EP release party at the Clifton VFW Hall. Nitro Blues Band consists of vocalist-guitarist Patrick Patrick Graham Mellor, guitarist Armaan Gupta, and the sibling rhythm section of drummer Tony and vocalist-bassist Bella Grande.







